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Parx Casino

  • Rendering of Parxview Hotel welcome desk.
    Bensalem, Tourism

    Parx Casino to Open New Bensalem Hotel, Reservations Accepted Soon

    February 23, 2026

    Parx Casino is aiming to extend guest stays with the upcoming opening of the Parxview Hotel in Bensalem later this year, write Jo Ciavaglia and…

  • South Philadelphia Race & Sportsbook.
    Commercial Real Estate

    Planned South Philadelphia Stadium District Development Project, Opposed By Many, Unravels

    February 13, 2026

    A major development in South Philadelphia’s stadium district, opposed by the Phillies, Eagles, and Comcast Spectacor, appears to have collapsed after the real estate partnership…

  • A smash burger from Pretty Birds in Yardley.
    Restaurants & Lodging

    Burgers Done Right: A Tasty Tour of Bucks County Favorites

    February 4, 2026

    Bucks County knows its burgers and not just the basic kind, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. From crispy smash patties and breakfast-inspired stacks…

  • Skill games machines.
    Government & Politics

    Opinion: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Hearing Marks Turning Point in Skill Games Battle

    December 15, 2025

    When the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania convened recently to hear oral argument over the legality of Pace-O-Matic’s (POM) so-called “skill games,” the Justices asked a…

  • Slot machine at gas station.
    Government & Politics

    Opinion: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Must Stop the Social Menace of Skill Games in Our Neighborhoods

    November 19, 2025

    Later this week, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear arguments to decide whether so-called skill games are illegal — the latest turn in a long-running…

  • Celebrations Wedding Venue sign.
    Bensalem, Real Estate

    Wedding Venue and Adjacent Property Sold to Bensalem Landmark for $6.85M

    October 15, 2025

    In a $6.85 million deal, the Bensalem Landmark Shopping Center entity has acquired the Celebrations Wedding Venue and the adjacent shopping plaza from owner Francesco…

  • A female gambler holds money and is ready to win at slot machines.
    Government & Politics

    Opinion: It’s Time to Rein In the Skill Games Industry

    July 11, 2025

    Pennsylvania lawmakers have an opportunity to finally address a critical need and pass common-sense legislation to regulate and tax skill games in the coming days as they work…

  • South Philadelphia Race & Sportsbook.
    Construction

    Massive New Development Proposed for South Philadelphia’s Stadium District

    February 15, 2025

    A massive new development featuring six buildings, an office tower, and an entertainment complex is being planned in South Philadelphia’s stadium district, writes Jake Blumgart…

  • Exterior of Aloft Philadelphia.
    Real Estate

    Philadelphia-Area Hotel Sales in 2024 Totaled Over $100M, More Than Half in the City

    January 3, 2025

    Philadelphia-area hotel sales generated more than $100 million across the region in 2024, with most of the revenue occurring in the city, writes Emma Dooling…

  • Sports

    Owners, Trainers Accuse Parx Racing of Not Properly Maintaining Its Turf Following Death of Several Horses

    October 7, 2024

    While the Parx Casino in Bensalem is one of the wealthiest casinos in the world, some horse owners and trainers are claiming its turf horse…

  • Family

    WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday at Parx Casino with Fellow Vets 

    August 21, 2024

    Joe DeMarco, a World War II veteran from Philadelphia, marked his 100th birthday in a way that reflects his vibrant spirit—enjoying a beer with fellow…

  • Real Estate

    Greenwood Racing Buys Two Office Buildings by Parx Casino for $12.5 Million

    April 19, 2024

    Greenwood Racing Inc., the owner of Parx Casino, has expanded its real estate holdings with the acquisition of two office buildings near its Bucks County…

  • Members of Penn Community Bank’s Commercial Lending team participate in a Habitat build in Croydon.
    Banking & Finance

    Penn Community Bank Supports Habitat for Humanity Build Project

    February 24, 2024

    Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, recently supported Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County’s current build project at the site of…

  • Entertainment

    Bensalem’s Parx Casino Considered the Luckiest in Pennsylvania

    February 15, 2024

    Bensalem’s Parx Casino is considered the luckiest in The Keystone State according to an analysis of Trip Advisor reviews, writes Damon C. Williams for the…

  • Real Estate

    Residence Inn Hotel Near Sesame Place in Langhorne Sold for $22.1M

    February 12, 2024

    A 100-room Marriott hotel in Langhorne near Sesame Place is officially off the market, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   Maryland-based Baywood…

  • Transportation

    SEPTA’s Bus System Redesign to Transform Lower Bucks County Transit

    February 7, 2024

    Lower Bucks County will see significant changes in its transportation due to SEPTA’s latest bus system redesign project, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch.  …

  • Chickie's and Pete's
    Restaurants & Lodging

    Unhappy with Recent Court Decision Regarding Gambling Inside Chickie’s & Pete’s, South Philadelphia Residents Are Continuing Its Fight Against It

    January 21, 2024

    After a Commonwealth Court recently allowed Parx Casino to move its race- and sports-betting business inside the Chickie’s & Pete’s restaurant and bar in South…

  • Parx Casino
    Investments

    Bucks County Townships to Receive $3.9 Million Boost from Parx Casino Revenues

    January 16, 2024

    Several Bucks County townships are getting $3.9 million in funds generated by Parx Casino in Bensalem, and awarded by the county’s redevelopment authority, writes Corey…

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